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We Have Struck Gold at the 2017 California Gold Rush Roundup!

And for giffenf and others whose journey home took them through asphalt jungles, here is the type of highway that my travels led me home over. Lined with pines, blue skies overhead, and usually lots of great views.

I had mentioned that I remembered the first Roundup being in 2009 and that we would be celebrating our tenth anniversary Roundup next year. Only to have been reminded this morning that, no, the first California Roundup was in 2008 and so this one was actually our tenth Roundup. Dang. I guess that we will have to really celebrate the eleventh anniversary Roundup -- ya know, sorta start a new tradition.

– Ric12string

"The next one goes to Eleven!"

Surely you haven't forgotten the very first 2008 NorCal RoundUp at Parabar's Penngrove Ponderosa, and the infamous video of yourself and the gang doing "Wicked Game"!

I swear I'm gonna get to one of these some year. Ditching out on work and family for a weekend of guitar fun would require cashing in a lot of chips. It may be years from now but by gum I will get there eventually!

Surely you haven't forgotten the very first 2008 NorCal RoundUp at Parabar's Penngrove Ponderosa, and the infamous video of yourself and the gang doing "Wicked Game"!

– Parabar

Parabar, that first Roundup at your place definitely was not forgotten! In recounting the previous, we talked about it and Joe C. himself remembered and mentioned the "Wicked Game" video. We clearly had just gotten the year wrong (math is hard.)
I remember it well myself, and little did I know that it was the first of many more, and all the great people I would meet over these years!

I think "This One Goes to Eleven" is absolutely perfect for next year.

Surely you haven't forgotten the very first 2008 NorCal RoundUp at Parabar's Penngrove Ponderosa, and the infamous video of yourself and the gang doing "Wicked Game"!

– Parabar

No, I have some very clear and distinct memories of that first Roundup at your place, Parabar. I remember how hot it was and Bonedaddy and I sat out front in a carport area in the shade and he played that Caddy Green Country Club that Carla eventually won. And we hung a sheet on the side of your house for Joe to project on. And you had the absolute best place for photos out behind your house!

Parabar, that first Roundup at your place definitely was not forgotten! In recounting the previous, we talked about it and Joe C. himself remembered and mentioned the "Wicked Game" video. We clearly had just gotten the year wrong (math is hard.)
I remember it well myself, and little did I know that it was the first of many more, and all the great people I would meet over these years!

I think "This One Goes to Eleven" is absolutely perfect for next year.

– CarolCat8

So everybody brush up on Spinal Tap covers for next year --- "Big Bottom," "Break Like The Wind," "Hell Hole," "Lick My Love Pump," "Stonehenge," "Listen to the Flower People," "Jazz Odyssey," etc.

I SO glad y'all took so many pics and vids -because I didn't- I was too busy having fun.

The fact that my son Henry, who is now the ripe old age of 20, likes this event so much that he's been 3 times (and is eager for next year) is a great testament to what a special thing the NorCal Roundup is, and what a wonderful group of people are here. It is honestly the most fun I've had in a year.

I feel like I'm friends with this great group of people who I've seen face to face only a few times and made clickety-clack noises with through a computer for a few years. How is this possible...?